Definition
Individuals who find, extract and prepare coal, metals and minerals for use by manufacturing industries and utilities; and are responsible for the safe, economical and environmentally sound operation of mines. Tasks include conducting preliminary surveys of deposits or undeveloped mines, designing open pit and underground mines, supervising the construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operations, devising methods for transporting minerals to processing plants and working to solve problems related to land reclamation and water and air pollution. Mining safety engineers use their knowledge of mine design and practices to ensure the safety of workers and to comply with state and federal safety regulations. They inspect walls and roof surfaces, test air samples and examine mining equipment for compliance with safety practices.
URL Name
YO-0250-1900-550
Third Level Code
YO-0250
Taxonomy Code
YO-0250.1900-550
Parent Code
YO-0250.1900
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-0250-1900-550
Fourth Level Code
YO-0250-1900
Use References
Geological Engineers, Mining Engineers, Mining Safety Engineers
Publication Status
Online